The thought of using a chocolate tempering machine might seem intimidating at first. Still, it's actually a straightforward process that ensures your chocolate maintains that glossy sheen and satisfying snap. It is a valuable tool that simplifies the process of tempering chocolate for those serious about producing chocolates with a professional finish. How To Use A … [Read more...] about How To Use A Chocolate Tempering Machine
Kitchen Appliances
How To Store Bread Machine Bread
Nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread, especially from your kitchen's bread machine. My favorite part of making bread is taking a large bite of a fresh, warm crust with melted butter. However, that window of opportunity is small because it takes little time before the bread stales. Learning how to store bread machine bread can help you keep your bread fresh for … [Read more...] about How To Store Bread Machine Bread
What Pan For Steak?
When cooking your favorite cut of steak perfectly, your pan or skillet choice plays a crucial role in the outcome. With the right pan, you can achieve that desired mouthwatering sear, tender interior, and glorious flavor you're after. But what exactly is the right pan for cooking steak? What is The Best Pan For Steak? Many would agree that a cast iron skillet is the best … [Read more...] about What Pan For Steak?
Manual vs Electric Meat Grinders – Which to Choose
If you are on the market looking to buy a meat grinder, you made the right move. It's hard to make a choice between manual vs electric meat grinder since all are great tools. Using a grinder at home gives the feeling of control because you decide on how to grind your meat. There are many benefits of grinding meat at home and its time to take advantage of using meat grinders … [Read more...] about Manual vs Electric Meat Grinders – Which to Choose
How to Air-Fry Quail
Seasoned with a blend of spices and a squeeze of citrus, quail transforms into a mouthwatering, tender dish sure to impress your family and friends. Learning how to air fry quail is quick and easy – with a few simple steps, you’ll have a well-browned, crispy quail with a deliciously tender inside. How to Air Fry Quail When making tender quail with crispy skins, you can … [Read more...] about How to Air-Fry Quail
How To Get Rust Off An Air Fryer
I love the budget air fryer that I bought, but it's developed some rust inside. It's probably because I live on the coast but because I've not been a diligent domestic goddess (confession time). So, I researched how to get the rust off my favorite appliance and enjoy my healthy air fryer recipes. This is what I found: How to Remove Rust from an Air Fryer Whether your air … [Read more...] about How To Get Rust Off An Air Fryer
How to Keep an Air Fryer From Sticking
Have you ever cooked something in your air fryer only to pry it off the bottom of the basket? The food might taste nice but won't feature in a cuisine magazine. And then there's the "non-stick" basket that needs to soak all day before cleaning. So, how do you keep your fryer from sticking? Prepare The Air Fryer To Keep Food From Sticking To It You can stop food and sauce … [Read more...] about How to Keep an Air Fryer From Sticking
How to Air Fry Japanese Sweet Potato
If your family needs potatoes to round out a meal, air fry some delicious Japanese sweet potato slices. Known as satsumaimo Japan, where whole roasted sweet potatoes are a street snack, these fiber-rich veggies have much less sodium, fat, and cholesterol than regular fries and provide a healthy carb boost. How To Air Fry Japanese Sweet Potato Air frying is an excellent … [Read more...] about How to Air Fry Japanese Sweet Potato
Is a Slow Cooker Cost-Effective?
As a parent with a career, I often use my slow cooker to make meals. I prepare the ingredients in the morning, set everything up, and the food is ready when I return home. I've been wondering if the slow cooker has been the most cost-effective way for me to make healthy meals for my family. Is a Slow Cooker Cost-Effective? Yes, slow cookers are effective. It turns out … [Read more...] about Is a Slow Cooker Cost-Effective?
How to Get Rid of Air Fryer Taste
Recently, my little family discovered the joy of air fryers. So, when I had the money, I bought one for home, unboxed it, and set it up. My child (dubbed the Air Fryer Queen) got to work preparing home-cut fries and sticky buffalo wings. As you can imagine, our anticipation turned to confusion when we could smell and taste plastic. What's the deal with that? And how do you get … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of Air Fryer Taste
How To Know If Air Fryer Has Teflon
You may have heard the buzz about how Teflon and your air fryer are in cahoots to poison you. The truth is that not all these appliances contain this non-stick coating. So, before you abandon hope for the supposed traitor in your kitchen, you'll want to know if yours is a threat. Here's how to find out: How To Know If Your Air Fryer Has A Teflon Coating Teflon is also … [Read more...] about How To Know If Air Fryer Has Teflon
How To Air-Fry Edamame
Edamame or green soybeans are a protein-rich, nutritious snack, especially air-fried until crisp and seasoned generously with salt. Shelled or unshelled edamame will air-fry within 15 minutes and are ideal for a tasty starter, a side dish, or a healthy alternative to Cheetos. How To Air-Fry Edamame I first tasted edamame at a new sushi restaurant, where it was served … [Read more...] about How To Air-Fry Edamame
How to Stop Slow Cooker Meals From Going Watery
There's nothing quite like coming home to the smell of an already-cooked meal after a long day at the office. Then, when you schmooze over to your slow cooker and lift the lid in anticipation, you're greeted with a watery, gray, flavorless slop. Well, there goes my appetite and mood. Why Do Some Slow-Cooked Meals Turn Watery? Crock pots are designed to cook for extended … [Read more...] about How to Stop Slow Cooker Meals From Going Watery
How to Reduce in a Slow Cooker
Reducing the liquid in a slow cooker takes a bit of planning. For instance, I hoped that chucking everything into one pot and setting it to automatic would yield a restaurant-worthy stew, but that's certainly only the case sometimes. I got a soggy, pale, and bland dish instead. Sound familiar? How to Reduce in a Slow Cooker Slow cookers are designed to trap steam to cook … [Read more...] about How to Reduce in a Slow Cooker
How to Reheat Food in an Air Fryer and the Best Leftovers to Reheat!
I know the pain of reheating a slice of leftover pizza, only to discover that it has become limp, soggy, and sad. One of the biggest benefits of reheating leftovers in an air fryer is that they will become just as crispy as when they were first made. You should 100% be using your air fryer to reheat food if you’ve got leftovers in your fridge. You can reheat just … [Read more...] about How to Reheat Food in an Air Fryer and the Best Leftovers to Reheat!
Best Range Hoods For Gas Stoves [2024 Review]
Finding a new range hood for your gas stove is a huge decision. The best range hoods are expensive and last forever so whatever you buy, you’re going to be stuck with. There are a ton of factors to consider from placement type to size, but I’ve got you covered. Here are the 3 main criteria I used to pick the best range hoods: You can scroll down to my buyer's guide to … [Read more...] about Best Range Hoods For Gas Stoves [2024 Review]
Is Smeg Worth It?
If you have been looking for new kitchen appliances, you have likely come across Smeg. Smeg is an extremely popular appliance company and is chosen by many people. With their distinctive 1950’s designs, they are certainly great to look at, and hard to ignore. When it comes to kitchen appliances Smeg is seen to be one of the best companies in the current market. But, Smeg … [Read more...] about Is Smeg Worth It?
Different Sizes of Crock Pots: What Size Slow Cooker Should You Buy?
In the market for a Crock-Pot? Whether you have had one before, or this is your first time purchasing one, navigating the range of different slow cooker sizes out there can be a minefield. Depending on your needs, you will need to make sure you pick the correct size Crock-Pot. The capacity of your Crock-Pot is very important, because if you use the Crock-Pot to prepare a … [Read more...] about Different Sizes of Crock Pots: What Size Slow Cooker Should You Buy?
Best Cookware For Electric Coil Stove [2024 Review]
Our first apartment came with the old school, cheap as heck, electric coil stovetop. I still remember the time I spilled chicken noodle soup and was scraping burnt noodles off the coils. Cooking on an electric coil stove is a total pain. They don't heat evenly and if you spill anything it's a hell of a task to clean. That's why getting the right cookware is absolutely … [Read more...] about Best Cookware For Electric Coil Stove [2024 Review]
9 Best Air Fryers For One Person (15+ tested) [2024 Review]
Are you tired of cooking with appliances meant to feed a family of 6? I totally get it. If you cook fried foods for yourself, you don’t need some of the larger air fryers available on the market. You need something big enough to get the job done and maybe have some leftovers for lunch. We’ve got an epic review of the best air fryers for one person for you to pick … [Read more...] about 9 Best Air Fryers For One Person (15+ tested) [2024 Review]